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Do I Need a Visa for Turkey?

Yes. US citizens need a visa and a valid passport to travel to Turkey regardless of the purpose of their travel. Turkey requires that passports be valid for a minimum of two months beyond the expiration date of the travel visa. Most visas for Turkey are valid for six months, so that means your passport should be valid for eight months after the date you plan to enter Turkey. Be sure to double check that your passport has at least one blank visa page for the entry and exit stamp from Turkey. Turkish officials will deny entrance to travelers whose passports do not have any more blank pages. There is one exception to the visa requirement for travel to Turkey. Travelers who are visiting Turkey by cruise ship and will be in the country for less than 72 hours do not need a visa.

Sources: Embassy of the Republic of Turkey and U.S. State Department

Can I Obtain My Visa for Turkey on Arrival?

Turkey used to offer visas on arrival, but the country phased this service out during 2014. As a result, all visas to Turkey must be obtained in advance of arrival via the government of Turkey’s online visa system or from the Consulate of Turkey. If you do not have a visa when you arrive in Turkey, you will be denied entrance into the country.

Does Turkey Offer an Online Visa?

Turkey offers an online visa system for people traveling to the country for purposes of tourism or business. E-visas permit up to 90 days of travel in Turkey during a six month period. Please note that the online visa system was not built by a native English speaker, so it can be difficult to understand and cumbersome to use. Incorrect answers to any of the questions can result in delays when trying to enter the country or denial of the visa request. As a result, it is best to have a visa expert process the online application for you.

What Types of Materials Support My Turkey Visa Application?

To apply for a Turkey visa, you will need:

• Valid Passport
• Properly Completed Turkey E-Visa Application Form

Confused by the e-visa system for travel to Turkey? Let the experts help! Call for expert advice regarding your visa for Turkey.

How Do I Obtain My Visa for Turkey?

Call ! We make the application process for a Turkey visa simple by navigating the e-visa system for you. We enter all information on your behalf and respond to any follow up requests from the Turkish authorities for additional information. Once your visa is issued, we are immediately notified, and we send the document to you directly.

What Else Do I Need to Do Before Traveling to Turkey?

Make sure your US passport is still valid and will be for 8 months after your date of entry into Turkey. Especially if you are a frequent traveler, make sure your passport has a minimum of one blank visa page for Turkey’s entry and exit stamps. Does your passport not meet these requirements? We can expedite your passport renewal to get your new passport back to you in as few as 1-3 business days so there is no delay to your travel plans.

Be sure to prepare your health! Schedule an appointment at the Passport Health travel clinic nearest to you to get all of the vaccines, medications, and travel supplies you need for a safe trip to Turkey.